Prize(s) Winners in Residential Lighting Design
Company PHT Lighting Design
Lead Designers Peiheng Tsai
Architecture Company Khanna Schultz
Interior Design Company Khanna Schultz
Client Private Client
Photo Credits Michael Moran, Peiheng Tsai
Other Credits Landscape Design: Michael J. Dul and Associates, General Contractor: Mosher Dolan
Completion Date 11/2022
Project Location Michigan, USA
Entry DescriptionHome in Michigan was conceived as a warm inviting residence with a high level of privacy and simplicity.
Set back from the road, this house presents a subdued material palette of weathered-steel, unpainted plaster, and polished concrete.
In contrast to the monolithic walls at the entrance, lighting emits a soft glow from the interior. Spotlights concealed within the trellis create a bright front yard. Foliage bathed in light along the entry imparts visual impact while preserving privacy.
The grey, dark steel, plaster and concrete presented a challenge to balance highlight and shadow within the interior space. To support the architecture’s clean geometry, lighting took on an invisible form utilizing miniature low glare recessed fixtures and concealed architectural coves. 2700K light softened the bold concrete and steel materials in this domestic setting.
Large interior surfaces were strategically selected for continuous wall washing to provide general illumination and draw the eye towards the far corner of the house. The lit concrete and plaster walls stimulate movement and exploration within this open-plan home while accentuating the richness of the material palette.
In the evening continuous exterior wall illumination expands the indoor space to the outdoors. Foliage and sculpture capture the uplight creating focal interest and yields a pleasant barrier to the surrounding.
Sustainability ApproachThe house is equipped with high-efficacy LED fixtures throughout. The energy usage is further optimized by a lighting control system to manage the ambiance and mood of the house. Wall keypads, timers and occupancy sensors empower the residents to manage their lighting needs.
The exterior lighting is controlled by an astronomic time clock for moderating energy conservation while ensuring a sense of safety for the occupants in the various seasons.
